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DDGS Quality Varies Widely, Requires Accurate Specification
Corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) is often treated as a standard ingredient in poultry feeds, but its composition can vary greatly depending on factors such as oil removal, solubles addition, and drying conditions.
According to the experts at Feed Strategy, DDGS reflects the quality of the corn entering the ethanol plant, making an accurate specification crucial for optimal performance.
The product's variability does not make it a poor ingredient, but rather highlights the importance of considering each source individually and formulating according to its analyzed composition.